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Ear irrigation
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Ear irrigation Once the cerumen is softened, it can be removed by ear canal irrigation Contraindications – if the patient is having tympanic membrane perforation and otitis externa (inflammation of the external auditory canal) Irrigation solutions – warm water (body temperature), normal saline, sodium bicarbonate solution. Can be done with bulb syringe or irrigating apparatus.
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Complications Perforation of ear drum Middle ear infection
External ear infection Permanent hearing loss
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